You’re asked to lead a data science project from initial idea through production rollout. The work is important to the business, but the path is not straightforward: requirements evolve as stakeholders learn more, dependencies on engineering and data infrastructure create delays, and you hit roadblocks that threaten timeline or scope. You need to keep the project moving while maintaining credibility, making trade-offs, and aligning people who may want different outcomes.
Tell me about a time you drove a project from conception to deployment despite roadblocks. How did you structure the work, manage stakeholders, handle risks and trade-offs, and get the project over the finish line?